it seems you are right. though it does not happen every time. i wonder if this is to do with the second instance of firefox spots that firefox is running already and tells the first one to open a new window.
** Changed in: firefox (Ubuntu)
Status: Unconfirmed => Confirmed
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Firefox windows do not get focus when launched
https://launchpad.net/bugs/41623
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